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Pennsylvania - Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site
Cresson, PA - The Allegheny Portage Railroad was the first railroad constructed over the Allegheny Mountains. This inclined plane railroad operated between 1834-1854 and was considered a technological wonder in its day and played a critical role in opening the interior of the United States to trade and settlement.
Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site is located in southwestern Pennsylvania approximately 12 miles west of Altoona. Today's park covers 1249 acres. The main unit contains the Summit Level Visitor Center, the historic Lemon House, Engine House #6 Exhibit Shelter, the Skew Arch Bridge, picnic area and hiking trails. The Staple Bend Tunnel unit is located approximately 4 miles east of Johnstown, PA.
Info: URL: http://www.nps.gov/alpo/ (Added: 13-Jun-2000)
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Pennsylvania - Bucksgahuda and Western Railroad
St. Mary's, PA - "The B&W" is the Bucksgahuda and Western Railroad (pronounced Bucks-gah-hue-dah), a two foot gage railroad museum located in St. Marys, Pennsylvania. We preserve and operate industrial railroad equipment as was once commonly used in coal mines, brickyards, etc. The railroad is a member of the Two Foot Gage Owners Association, is affiliated with the Bucktail Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society, and is a non-profit corporation.
Info: URL: http://home.alltel.net/bandw/ (Added: 22-Nov-1998)
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Pennsylvania - Choo Choo Barn
Strasburg, PA - For 39 years, people across the country and around the world have come to visit a truly unique attraction...the Choo Choo Barn -- Traintown U.S.A.®! Located in the heart of Lancaster County's Pennsylvania Dutch Country. And there's much more than the 1,700 square foot miniature display...don't miss the Strasburg Train Shop, Railroad Books & Videos, and Thomas' Trackside Station.
Info: URL: http://www.choochoobarn.com (Added: 17-Apr-2000)
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Pennsylvania - Duquesne Incline
Pittsburgh, PA - Providing safe, reliable, rapid public transportation, via funicular railway, since May 20, 1877, for the residents and businesses of the Duquesne Heights and Mount Washington sections of the City of Pittsburgh. Utilizing two original, 1877 cable cars, the Duquesne Incline is a working museum. The Upper Station, on Grandview Avenue, includes displays regarding the history of the Incline and the City of Pittsburgh, and pictures of other cable and rail cars from around the world.
Additionally, the spacious, new Observation Deck overlooks the beautiful Golden Triangle of Downtown Pittsburgh.
Info: URL: http://incline.pghfree.net/ (Added: 17-Apr-2000)
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Pennsylvania - Middletown & Hummelstown Rail Road
Middletown, PA - Visitors to the M&H Railroad will enjoy an 11-mile train ride along the Swatara Creek, while learning the history of the area. Passengers board our 1920’s vintage, Delaware, Lackawanna & Western coaches at our 1891 Freight Station in Middletown or at the Indian Echo Caverns Platform.
During the ride, the train follows the towpath of the historic Union Canal and alongside the peaceful Swatara. The narrator relates the history of the Canal (completed in 1822) and the location of Canal Lock #33, as well as a century old limekiln and Horse Thief Cave. Passengers will have a "photographic moment" while crossing a 35-foot tall bridge above the Swatara Creek.
Info: URL: http://www.mhrailroad.com/ (Added: 13-Jun-2000)
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Pennsylvania - Pennsylvania Lumber Museum
Galeton, PA - The Museum preserves and interprets the colorful heritage of the Commonwealth's prosperous lumber era when white pine and hemlock were the wealth of the nation.
Take a tour of the grounds where a 1912 Shay-geared logging locomotive and Barnhart Log Loader are on display. Experience the rugged lifestyle of the woodhicks in our re-created logging camp. Watch our sawmill turn logs into lumber by joining us during the annual Bark Peeler's Convention event.
Info: URL: http://www.lumbermuseum.org/ (Added: 28-Jan-2001)
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